Volunteer of Excellence Nomination Form

**Please note that all nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2017

The Volunteer of Excellence award recognizes volunteers who have contributed outstanding service either 1) while partnering directly with girls in any pathway to implement the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) through use of the Girl Guides and Journeys or 2) in support of the council's mission-delivery to girl and adult members.

Please select level of service given:
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Service given as a troop/group leader or a local volunteer role.Service given as a Service Unit/Area team member or regional or council level volunteer.

Name of Nominee:
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Current position(s) held by nominee:
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For which of these positions is the nominee being recognized/service given?
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Successfully completed a term of service, including all requirements and expectations for the position as outlined on the position description. (If no formal position description exists, the staff support person can provie a statement describing the posi

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Completed any training required as indicated in the position description. Provide name and date of the required training taken below.

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Actively recognizes, understands, and practices the values of inclusive behavior.

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Provide name and date of the required training as indicated in the position description,
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Performance has been beyond the expectations of the position in and is being nominated for:
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a) delivering the GSLE directly to girls using the Journeys and Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting.

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b) significantly supporting the council's mission-delivery goals (branding, funding, membership, or program/outcomes) in one or more of the following functional areas: Membership Development/Community Cultivation, Volunteer Relations and Support, Progra

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Please describe how this candidate actively recognized, understood, and practiced the values of inclusive behavior.
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Which of the 15 Outcomes for Girls as set forth by the Girl Scout Leadership Experience did the candidate's actions best support? Please select all that apply.
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Girl develop a strong sense of self.Girls develop positive values.Girls gain practical life skills.Girls seek challenges in the world.Girls develop critical thinking.Girls develop healthy relationships.Girls promote cooperation and team building.Girls can resolve conflicts.Girls advance diversity in a multicultural world.Girls feel connected to their communities, locally and globally.Girls can identify community needs.Girls are resourceful problem solvers.Girls advocate for themselves and other, locally and globally.Girls educate and inspire others to act.Girls feel empowered to make a difference in the world.

How did the candidate support the outcomes selected? Please provide specific examples.
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Please describe what makes this candidate's service outstanding and beyond expectation for the position as indicated on the position description.
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Please describe how this candidate used the National Program Portfolio (Journeys, Girl's Guide to Girl Scouting) in this service.
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Which of the council's goals for mission-delivery did the candidate's action best support? Please select all that apply.
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BrandingFundingMembershipProgram/Outcome

Which of the functional areas did the candidate's actions directly and significantly impact? Please select all that apply.
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Membership Development/Community CultivationProgramVolunteer Relations and SupportLeadership and GovernanceCouncil Support ServiceFund Development

How did the candidate support the goals selected? How did the candidate impact the functional areas selected? Please provide specific examples.
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Provide specific examples of improvements or objectives met. (i.e., increased membership by a specific amount, increased program participation by a specific amount).
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Please describe what makes this candidate's service outstanding and beyond expectation for the position as indicated on the position description.
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Please attach the following supporting documentation to indicate how the nominee meets the criteria for this award:

1. One letter of endorsement.
2. Position Description (for position applicable to nomination)*
3. Support staff endorsement attesting that the nominee is in good standing, that position description has been reviewed, and that the nominee has met all the requirements and expectations outlined therein.

**If no formal position description exists, the staff support person can provide a statement describing the position expectations.